Zelda, Chez Bricktop and the Polidor, a belligerent Hemingway (Corey Stoll, very funny) and, of course, a captivating model, Adriana (Marion Cotillard). By day they don't exist, but with each subsequent midnight Gil delves deeper into their magical world.

It should have been the must-see movie of the Christmas season, directed and co-written by the critically acclaimed Terry Gilliam ("Brazil," "12 Monkeys") and featuring the marquee cast of Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin Farrell and, in his final role, Heath Ledger. Instead, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" is a disaster, incomprehensible from its opening minutes to the final credits.

As you might guess by the title, "The Princess and the Frog" is a fairly familiar story. And because this animated musical comes from Walt Disney Pictures, you can expect talking-animal sidekicks, a perilous journey, a budding romance and a moral to the tale.

The object that gives this movie its title looks intriguing indeed, made of handsome hardwood and topped by a large, red button. Press it, and you will receive $1 million in cash — but someone you don't know will die.